GROWTH
Top line contracting.
−0.3% YoY versus +20.9% prior. 3y CAGR +16.3%.
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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. LW
Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $6.3B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-02-22
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $6.3B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2026-02-22
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
2 of 3 legendary models say BUY LW — but Joel Greenblatt disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for LW?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Mixed — Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has 16.4% ROE but D/E 3.05.
Financial story
Mixed — Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s 16.4% ROE is strong, but its 3.05 debt-to-equity is elevated.
Bottom line: LW is rated BUY by all 3 legendary models, 66% below avg fair value $133, but earns a C sector grade (47/100) in Consumer Staples. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
−0.3% YoY versus +20.9% prior. 3y CAGR +16.3%.
−0.3%Net margin 5.5% versus 11.2% prior (−5.7pp). Operating 10.3%.
5.5%P/E 19.7x — 4% below the 5y median of 20.6x. Forward 15.2x hints at EPS expansion next year.
19.7xBuffett, Lynch, and Greenblatt evaluate LW against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
LW's P/E ratio is 20.9x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
2 of 3 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
LW's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
LW is in the Consumer Staples sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
2 of 3 legendary investor models rate LW a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
How does LW compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingLW sits at #42 in Consumer Staples with a C grade (47/100).
